April 2025 Trade & Tariff Developments: Key Insights from Sandra Bell
Insights 
Sandra Lee Bell · April 30, 2025
Rimon partner Sandra Bell highlighted several major developments in U.S. tariff policy throughout April 2025. From Executive Orders to evolving CBP guidance, Sandra provided timely analysis and practical implications for businesses navigating the shifting regulatory landscape. Below is a summary of her insights for April.
Webinar on U.S. Tariff Policy
Sandra joined Rimon partner Nicolas Lafont for a live webinar hosted by the French-American Chamber of Commerce, offering guidance for French companies impacted by recent U.S. trade actions.
Executive Order 14257
Sandra shares the recently published Executive Order 14257 with the official listing of the reciprocal tariffs.
New Reciprocal Tariffs Go into Effect
Sandra shares CBP’s “Official Statement” on the agency’s enforcement of the 2025 EO tariffs, from IEEPA, to Section 232.
China Tariffs Surge to 125%
CBP has issued guidance on the suspension of reciprocal country specific tariffs, increase in additional tariffs on products of China, Hong Kong and Macau to 125% ad valorem, and the announcement of tariffs on products of all countries except China, Hong Kong and Macau, in the amount of 10% ad valorem.
Exclusions Clarified by Presidential Memo
CBP has issued new guidance last night (4-11) on a Presidential Memorandum issued on 4-11-2025 that clarified products that are excluded from the reciprocal tariffs under EO 14257. The exclusions on the listed products are effective as of April 5, 2025.
Tariff Non-Accumulation Order Issued
A new Executive Order issued on April 29th announcing the non-accumulation of certain recent tariffs. Sandra outlines the new line-up.
Sandra Bell is an international trade and customs attorney at Rimon. Ms. Bell represents clients on regulatory procedures relating to customs tariff and import issues including securing and responding to decisions on prospective and current import transactions, international trade policy and regulatory programs, and border security and trade enforcement programs. Read more here
The views expressed are solely the opinion of the author and do not represent the official positions of the Rimon P.C. This summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with Rimon, P.C. or its affiliates.